Pakistan Team

Pakistan vs World XI: International side's visit prime opportunity for hosts to re-establish country's claims as venue

Pakistan fans have waited for years for high-profile encounters on their home soil and the World XI players can expect a boisterous yet hospitable crowd to greet them at the Gaddafi Stadium where each ball and stroke will be watched and appreciated with enthusiasm that is sure to reverberate through the foundations of this iconic venue.

Veterans Shoaib Malik and Kamran Akmal left out of Pakistan's World Cup squad

Pakistan selectors decided not to repose confidence in stalwarts such as Malik and Akmal who have been in prime form this domestic season.